Book Clubs
The Oswego Public Library District offers book clubs for a variety of ages. Newcomers are always welcome!
ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club – New!
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and horror novels. Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact group moderator Andrea in Adult Services for more information.
Montgomery Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 8 | The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden |
| February 12 | The Invisible Library | Genevieve Cogman |
| March 12 | The Ballad of Black Tom | Victor LaValle |
| April 9 | Redshirts | John Scalzi |
| May 14 | Behind Her Eyes | Sarah Pinborough |
| June 11 | All Systems Red | Martha Wells |
| July 9 | Kings of the Wyld | Nicholas Eames |
| August 13 | Annihilation | Jeff Vandermeer |
| September 10 | Gilded Cage | Vic James |
| October 8 | Revival | Stephen King |
| November 12 | The Ocean at the End of the Lane | Neil Gaiman |
| December 10 | No Discussion |
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Provides an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Meets the second Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Laura in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 1:00 – 2:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 | Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury |
| February 14 | Dark Matter | Blake Crouch |
| March 14 | The Other Einstein | Marie Benedict |
| April 11 | Killers of the Flower Moon | David Grann |
| May 9 | Rabbit Cake | Annie Hartnett |
| June 13 | The Zookeeper’s Wife | Diane Ackerman |
| July 11 | Behold the Dreamers | Imbolo Mbue |
| August 8 | The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper | Phaedra Patrick |
| September 12 | Cooking for Picasso | Camille Aubray |
| October 10 | Before We Were Yours | Lisa Wingate |
| November 14 | Educated: A Memoir | Tara Westover |
| December 12 | No Discussion |
Mystery Book Club
Discusses plots, settings, and characters of favorite mysteries. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Contact group moderator Camille in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 16 | Anatomy of a Murder | Robert Traver |
| February 20 | City of the Lost | Kelley Armstrong |
| March 20 | The Black Echo | Michael Connelly |
| April 17 | The Chinese Orange Mystery | Ellery Queen |
| May 15 | Baltimore Blues | Laura Lippman |
| June 19 | No Rest for the Dead | Various |
| July 17 | Double Indemnity | James Cain |
| August 21 | The Cutting Season | Attica Locke |
| September 18 | The Chalk Man | C.J. Tudor |
| October 16 | Are You Sleeping? | Kathleen Barber |
| November 20 | Behind Closed Doors | B.A. Paris |
| December 18 | No Discussion |
Award Winners & Classics Book Discussion Group
Discusses classic novels and recent award winners. Meets the first Thursday of each month. Contact group moderator Gloria in Adult Services for more information.
Oswego Campus | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| January 3 | Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury |
| February 7 | The Second Mrs. Hockaday | Susan Rivers |
| March 7 | Lab Girl | Hope Jahren |
| April 4 | An American Marriage | Tayari Jones |
| May 2 | News of the World | Paulette Giles |
| June 6 | The Big Burn | Timothy Egan |
| July 11 | The Leisure Seeker | Michael Zadoorian |
| August 1 | Summer Hours at the Robbers Library | Sue Halpern |
| September 5 | How to Be Safe | Tom McAllister |
| October 3 | The Stars Are Fire | Anita Shreve |
| November 7 | There, There | Tommy Orange |
| December 5 | Virgil Wander | Leif Enger |
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB
Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends!
Ages 16 – Adult
Oswego Campus | 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Friday, April 5, 12, 26
Friday, May 10, 24, 31
Friday, June 14, 21, 28
YOUNG ADULT SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For additional information about any of the Young Adult Services Book Clubs, contact Young Adult Services at 630-978-1655 or email YoungAdultServices@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
PIZZA & PAGES
Come ready to talk about some of your favorite books and enjoy some pizza!
Grades 6-9
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, June 20
Thursday, July 25
YOUTH SERVICES BOOK CLUBS
For more information about any of the Youth Services Book Clubs, contact Youth Services at 630-978-1272 or email youthreference@oswego.lib.il.us. Registration is required.
MISS BECKY’S BOOK CLUB
We’ll read a great book, discuss, and do a related activity at each class. Meets the third Wednesday of each month.
Grades K – 1
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| June 19 | Alfie | Thyra Heder |
| July 17 | A Big Mooncake for Little Star | Grace Lin |
| August 21 | The Day You Begin | Jacqueline Woodson |
KIDS + BOOKS = FUN!
At each class we’ll start reading a book & do a related activity. Copies of the book will be available to finish at home. Meets the Food may be served at this program.
Grades 2 – 3
Montgomery Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
Wednesdays, June 26, July 24, August 28
I Survived This Book Club
If you love the I Survived, series you’ll want to come to this book club. Each month we’ll read one of the books and do an awesome activity related to the story. Meets the third Monday of each month.
Grades 4– 5
Oswego Campus | 6:30 – 7:15 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| June 17 | I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 | Lauren Tarshis |
| July 15 | I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 | Lauren Tarshis |
| August 19 | I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 | Lauren Tarshis |
BOOKING THRU FICTION
Read this month’s selection and come to discuss the book. We’ll explore a different genre each month. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Grades 4 – 5
Montgomery Campus | 6:30 – 7:00 pm
| Date | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| June 25 | Fuzzy Mud | Louis Sachar |
| July 23 | Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin | Liesl Shurtliff |
| August 27 | Smile | Raina Telgemeier |